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Garage organization can seem overwhelming, but using a commercial slatwall system makes it a quick and easy job. You can get storage for all your yard tools or wall mountable items and the slatwall install can be done in just a couple hours. Add in your own custom DIY hangers and the garage organization ideas are endless!
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[@Fixthisbuildthat]

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[@rmora1]

Everybody always begins with pegboard walls and then realize that it's a waste of space and end up ripping it down.

[@quietinspirationcreations3448]

Hey, I'm a Canadian girl, I didn't even know there were screws other than Robertson, haha!

[@quietinspirationcreations3448]

@@rmora1 I wish I had read your comment a year ago, being new to woodworking, I did exactly what you describe! Pegboard seemed simple, but what they neglect to tell you is that mdf is very susceptible to humidity, living in Eastern Canada 100% humidity is a normal day in summer. As we near the end of the first summer with pegboard walls, it's all warped and drooping depending on the weight of tools, so this winter's project will likely be a French cleat wall!

[@rmora1]

@@quietinspirationcreations3448 In a woodshop everything you hang on a wall is going to end up covered in dust so be prepared to spend a lot of time cleaning.

[@FrankTheTank417]

Thanks for all your videos. I bought about 6 of your separate plans. They are great!

[@ShopNation]

Who doesn't love some shop organization in the morning?

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Smells like … victory!! 😎

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I'll take it any time of day!

[@nborsari]

The Norm Abram framed photo is awesome. He is the OG of all the woodworking channels.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

one of my prized possessions

[@MattR759]

FTBT is my FAVORITE DIY channel!!! Keep it up Brad!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@spleerfloof]

I like modular wall systems like this. I’m building a van into a camper, and on the kitchen galley wall I’d like to have a modular system like this so that I could rearrange shallow shelving as needed. The shelving will mostly hold pint and quart size canning jars. The van will generate plenty of vibration so I’m not sure if this vinyl PVC would be strong enough, but I sure love the concept.

[@AwesomeProjects20]

Syncing the air gun sound with the music rhythm is a very clever attention to detail. Good job!

[@Verb130]

Interesting. Very clean and easy system. For the cost, I think I like my 3/4" plywood French cleat system better. It definitely didn't take that much more time. I was putting up 8' rows of French cleats, just about as fast. The real extra effort came in making all the cleats. It took about an hour with one helper, a track saw, and a table saw to make one 4x8' plywood sheet into a large stack of cleats, that gave me wall cleats, and hanger cleats enough to go floor to ceiling (8 vertical feet starting 18" off the ground), in 12 linear feet of wall. Oh, but I almost forgot, you should really convert to a 1/2" plywood wall from sheet rock. That will add some time too. Nice part of my shop system is when I move, all my cabinets, shelves and hangers that use the French cleat system, will come off the wall and only the wall cleats will stay. Then my new shop will needs wall cleats installed and all my storage goes back on the wall with the same cabinets, shelves, and hangers. As I move for my job every 3-4 years, that's a huge time and cost saver when I move everything to a new shop so often. How long do you think this manufacturer will keep making this PVC system, and is it compatible with other commercial systems?

[@theabristlebroom4378]

Thank you for your comment, it is the voice of experience, which is wisdom. 🥀🌺🌟

[@SenselessUsername]

... and as he already has a CnC standing around, making some fancy neat-looking purpose-build hooks/holders would be extra easy. Like the two-can-holder he fabricates here, but nicer-looking. As it's all standard sizes/thicknesses/distances, very fast to draw up.

[@harrisdoesthings]

Holy heck, good tip with the magnet to find the nails for studs! Will use this in a future build! Thanks (:

[@Pop_Gordo]

“A few ‘me’ nails” is the joke of the video for me 😂

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

😜

[@ourv9603]

I organised my garage walls by hanging white pegboard floor to ceiling on all walls. It has worked out FANTASTIC!! !

[@travesm5054]

Great Vids! Just the right mix of instruction without being long and your audio is great no overbearing music or power tools screaming through my speakers! Subscribed! Would like to see a vid of all your "Must Buy" or "Should have got this years ago" tools! (not just sponsored ones) 😁

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, we're actually thinking of those types of vids now!

[@woodcraving7591]

Your videos are amazing enough to impress others, and you keep creating new things. Hope to see you around and be connected.

[@MCsCreations]

Awesome work, Brad! 😃 I'm going to look for those slatwalls here in Brazil! Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, brother!

[@sundeshbalraj]

Waited for something like this for such a long time

[@outoftheburrough]

good little holder for the WD40, i'd have put a hole in for a pen & pencil & maybe a tape measure hanger too as you can never have access to enough of them & never find them when you need them. & love the blower holder

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

good tip!

[@andrewbrown8148]

Great solution, Brad~!I I saw a similar track system at Sears, but since those are closing, I guess I'll be making a trip to Home Depot. Thanks for the video~! ...and to Johnny for the stand-off idea~!

[@saeedsobhani4213]

Love your show, keep on posting more amazing videos.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thank you! Will do!

[@MarySmith-dh4ly]

Genius!! On the magnet thing. Never thought of that.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

works great

[@mrmanu20121]

You are always organized !!

[@simmuborgir3337]

You always come up with a great ideas and the results are also always satisfying🤘👍

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Another great one my man… I love that you’ve fully embraced the using the “Me Nails” pun, makes me chuckle every time!! 😂🤣👍

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Lou!

[@elitelawn9547]

Very cool. Now I have to go step up my organization game.😁👍

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Go for it!

[@stephenrobinson8250]

OH Canada...Yes, the Robertson all the way!!!! Great Video...

[@syedhussainshah2905]

Great job

[@jimrosson6702]

Great idea

[@eat5hams]

You got it!! Roberts screws are the BEST!!!! :)

[@wolfman75]

That's Cool!!!! Thank You!!!! 👍😎😃

[@caryr.7089]

My garage floor moonlights as a messy wall.

[@jimcooney9019]

thanks for sharing the video

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

My pleasure

[@sapelesteve]

Looks like a great system Brad. Thanks for the demo & other suggestions. Hope that you & your family are doing well & staying safe! 👍👍😉😉

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, Steve! Hope you're well also

[@hdguppies]

As a Canadian I can verify Robertson is our favorite.

[@waguchan2414]

Thanks! My friend just emailed me last night and asked me to install this system in her garage next weekend. At first I thought KZbin was reading my email until I saw the timestamp on your video. Thanks! This helped remind me which tools I need to take with me. I'm not going to make any custom holders for her, but I will for my own garage.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

good luck!

[@derekc423]

As a side note, if you use gmail, then Google, which owns both gmail and youtube is definitely reading your email and using it to build a profile of what to show you.

[@thezaytsevs]

This Guys are Great , They encourage me to make more youtube videos with our remodels. 😁😁. Great job guys. Who does your editing ?

[@verygoodboy2688]

I'm not candian but Robertson is objectively the coolest 😎😎

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

definitely the squarest 😀

[@FHL-Devils]

I am Canadian and I always end up throwing out the pieces of Phillips crap that come in kits.

[@pmelchman]

Great Wall makeover. Sidekick XL fits you nicely 😉

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I don't wear it all the time, but when I'm installing multiple fasteners it's perfect! Lightweight, out of the way and holds a ton. If anyone else wants a leather side pouch go check it out from Leather by Dragonfly www.leatherbydragonfly.com/shop/sidekick-xl

[@pmelchman]

@@Fixthisbuildthat thanks Brad👍

[@bobestrada1]

Been using the magnet to find studs for a few years now. Much more dependable than my cheap stud finder

[@SawdustmakerLori]

Looks awesome and love the custom displays you made!!!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Lori!

[@jesswu0213]

I got a small two cars garage,,8 foot ceiling... Lucky the house I bought came with a shed in the backyard 😁😁. Perfect place for garden tools...

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

i'd give an arm for a shed

[@garywarkentin8859]

Great video Brad

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks 👍

[@theabristlebroom4378]

Just found your channel, loved this video! Subbed!

[@KevinMichaelMichael]

the straw cutout, lol. 10/10

[@kreativearts6738]

Good work man have to try that in Trinidad👍

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Go for it!

[@deanandkay]

Robertson all the way!!!! If there is paint in the head you can use another screw and “drill” out the paint and put it comes!

[@tinylil]

Awesome!!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@purpleRider05]

My garage has 2 1/2 messy walls lol

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I feel that...mine was that way once as well

[@darrylzurn8932]

9:50 Slatwall fastener with 1” #8 screw with (2) 1/4” washers and 5/16” tubing

[@truthreigns7]

HA!!HA!! You said "Rinse and Repeat" (4:39). Good one.

[@romianm]

You DIYd the bracket🔥🔥🔥 Challenge you to DIY the slat wall

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

yep, could definitely do that too!

[@robertivey3268]

Looks like that will work great for general tools for gardening and such, but I can't see it working that well for woodworking tools. For that I would go with French cleats or peg board. I will have a wall that this will work well for. Thanks for the idea..

[@kipcarroll5644]

I never knew Brad Paisley was so good with tools !😁

[@danielfaupl520]

Torx is the best!

[@JCWren]

On your holder for the dust attachment, I think I'd cut a cylinder of wood 1/2" high or so that's the inside diameter of the pipe and attach it to the bottom piece of the holder. That'll prevent any lateral movement.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thought about that, but the fit is so tight it's not a big concern

[@GraemePayne1967Marine]

Best screws: Torx and Robertson. WORST screws: Phillips & its cousin Pozidrive, and straight slot. I use Torx wherever possible, except on electrical stuff.

[@thelegendricky]

"Me nails" Well played man, well played. It took me a couple seconds but I got it.

[@LYTOMIZE_Woodshop]

As a Canadian I must say my favourite is not Robertson. I'd like to give Torx a shot but can't readily find any. Will be trying one place soon and if I fail, I'll order from a US place to try and when the borders open up again FREELY, then I'll stock up.

[@CrapE_DM]

Torx all the way!

[@BKMakes]

Robertson FTW🍁!

[@jch274s]

Nice

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thx!

[@brandontanner97]

Square and star. Only ones worth buying.

[@PaulFisher]

“I have a messy wall here” that is more organized than anything in my apartment

[@thorhulk23]

How do you line up pocket holes, you should do a video on that.

[@JoeyJig]

I must be really old. The magnet you used to find the studs was called a stud finder when I was a young man.

[@SoHighIFly]

Squarehead are the most common type of wood screw here in NZ. Use to buy them in big buckets but now you would need a second mortgage to buy them like that .

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

yeah, the good ole days!

[@ManiYasrebi]

Great video; curious if these accept standard slat hooks or I am forced to only use the ones by Husky? Thank you in adv.

[@TheLovelyMissBeans]

I've we been thinking of putting French cleats or a slat wall in my closet. Would that project look to "garage-y" dor the cloaet?

[@michaeldressler2364]

What is the benefit of doing a wall like this over doing French cleats? I don’t have either method, but was curious what made you choose this method over the cleat method that seems to be so popular with woodworkers? Thanks.

[@christianmason9080]

This is great if you dont have access to a table saw to make the angle cuts on the french cleats.

[@partyplanningbysharon]

Thanks! I just did a new build and would like to organize my garage before I move in. This is a great idea. I love to be organized!

[@fidgetshouse]

Whichever screw I find first!

[@larafitzpatrick5219]

HAHAHA! Greetings from Canada! You read my mind on the robertsons :) L

[@misury]

Suggestion maybe. Trace out one of those hooks that are on the back of the existing system and then use your CNC to create set hooks for your other items. If that makes sense.

[@dbf1dware]

Or 3D print them. But would have to be careful to not overload them.

[@legrandeileen4863]

What are thes panels called please ? Awesome what you've done. 🎉😊

[@jakearnold6104]

These organizational and home improvement videos are good but honestly I like your regular woodworking videos a lot more. Keep up the good work!

[@daveklein2826]

Change is good

[@ktulu193]

That's your "messy wall"? Don't come over my place then! Thanks for the ideas, Brad!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

😂😂😂

[@joewozniak2231]

Might have been able to 3d print some hooks. I know the gladiator system has lots of 3d print options.

[@daveklassen6640]

Robby all day!

[@GWPHomestead]

Torx is my preference but it’s more about availability. If anyone can tell me where to buy square-drive I’d love to keep some in the shop.

[@capn_ron]

Deck building made me a torx fan. phillips have way too many spin outs once i got used to torx.

[@scotchrysler3007]

Which is the most supportive, this, French cleats, or pegboard?

[@waynemiller6070]

Liked

[@samspade4634]

Great video Brad, but I'm not going to let my wife watch it...my list is already to long. ha ha ha Seriously, I think this is a project that everyone needs in the workshop. It would save time and space. Great Idea!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@abdullahrizvi7260]

Philips head '+' is the best screw on the planet Earth😎👍

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

except when they strip :)

[@abdullahrizvi7260]

@@Fixthisbuildthat Oh Yes! That's a heart break right there :( But Love the simplicity of it.

[@queens.dee.223]

Watching this a year after it went up, I'm wondering if these are still up and if you've 3D-printed anything that mounts on the rail. I hope your egalitarian screw community continues to thrive!

[@nanoreaper5002]

Favorite Screw type is the good old Fashioned Flat head screw.. for some reason there only one other person that seems to buy them.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

hahaha, yes you must be a glutton for punishment

[@Bscarborugh]

Would these be same as the craftsman VersaTrack or similar? Or a difference?

[@warlockcommandcenter]

You could clean that mess by the making the wife take that refrigerator out or maybe move it out to a shed may put a nice beer tap in its place, they always help getting thing organized maybe with a call of duty vinyl wrap.

[@DorpXunk]

9:37 Me-Nails classic. 😄

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

😀

[@thomasheroux3146]

Nooice! 😁👍

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

👍👍

[@bdonkersgoed]

Can this be installed directly on studs, without any drywall?

[@manalabonada7008]

Hi Brad, Would you mentor me on how to use a CNC?

[@mastercraftelements5995]

its $60 for 9 sqft, for those who don't understand, its equivalent to 3'x3' and thats including the top and bottom pieces "which adds 3in" but doesnt include attachment accessories. it probably cost $5 or less to mold that pvc in that shape. you have about $300 worth of shelving supplies and put up about $300 worth of tools. if youre not collaging that wall, its not even worth it. time to look for other options Edit: I mean no disrespect those those who understand sqft. but my gf sent me this saying its a good idea, and its 9 sqft for only $60. i said, do you realize how small that is? she said its taller than you! smh this comment is for ppl just looking for wall storage and dont have a lot of f-around money

[@tysonkoehn1]

The worst part about that type of storage like peg board or other variations, is that the hooks fall off really easy when removing the item it's holding. How well do those stay in place? For example, the extension cords, do the hooks stay sturdy when taking one down to use it?

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

the hooks snap in on top and bottom and are very firm. The don't budge at all when you're removing items

[@tysonkoehn1]

@@Fixthisbuildthat good to know! Thanks for the reply!

[@mikeking7470]

The only problem? It's ungodly expensive compared to most DIY uses. I got my slatwall for free as offcuts, it's the particle board "junk" but it was free. Heavy as heck, but did I mention, free?

[@miguelplata558]

TEAM TORX

[@ybaha1995]

As a woodworker who is not sponsored by Home Depot, I think a French cleat system is infinitely more elegant than plastic panels. I love your videos, I just think this one seems a little out of character

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

This is for yard tools, not woodworking tools. If it was woodworking storage it'd be wood. The stuff on here will be dirty and banged around. Thus plastic 👍

[@ibrahimzia6537]

Do a house tour comparison of before and after like it so he can see this

[@simmuborgir3337]

Hey there🤘

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

hi

[@thrillofthehunt7080]

Wait......I am only 30 seconds in, but that's what you call a messy wall? hahahaha

[@bb.cute.channel]

How much did that whole thing cost?

[@jamesbenenati1039]

Here it is April 24, 2022, 8 months after this video was posted and on the Home Depot website the Husky Slatwall Panel 4 Pack "This item is not available in any stores within 100 miles of 34606", and "Out of stock online". Husky Slatwall Starter Pack is available online only in Florida. ??

[@garvielloken3929]

NOOICE!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!